First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, has categorically denied any connection with Jeffrey Epstein, demanding that claims linking her to him "cease immediately." In a statement from the White House, she also called for the development of congressional hearings for survivors of sex trafficking related to Epstein, shifting the focus to the victims. Melania Trump also dismissed rumors circulating online that Epstein had introduced her to her husband, Donald Trump, describing them as "malicious attempts to tarnish my reputation." The statement comes at a time when the Epstein issue continues to attract widespread public attention and provoke various, often unverified, claims.